The seasons are changing, and in the Northeast, we’re putting away classic cars, mowers, and other warm-weather powersports toys. That means a lot of batteries will be going on tenders. And what do you know, Amazon’s already running Cyber Monday deals on vehicle battery chargers and maintainers from NOCO, Battery Tender, CTEK, Craftsman, and Schumacher Electric.
You can’t go wrong with any of the brands I’ll call out below. But if you have no clue what to get when it comes to battery tenders, I’ll give you a quick rundown on how to pick a product.
I think if you’re looking for a set-and-forget option for maintaining good batteries, with a good range of features and safety built in, this Battery Tender 3-amp with modes for lithium and AGM/standard batteries is a nice buy at $60. However, I also really like the look of this deeply discounted (just $33) Craftsman 15A charger and starter, because it can be used to keep a battery topped up and also bring one back from the dead. Plus, the controls look really idiot-proof, which I personally appreciate.
Take your pick!
Prices were accurate at the time of publication, but they can change without notice. Check out our full rundown of Black Friday/Cyber Monday shopping holiday deals curated for car people
Automotive journalist since 2013, Andrew primarily coordinates features, sponsored content, and multi-departmental initiatives at The Drive.